Events | Franklin Energy

Paige Knutsen
Regional Vice President

Session title:

Developing our Workforce by Reaching Broader Communities

Session Details:
01/31/2023
3:45 PM
Marriott Ballroom

Session Description:

When it comes to workforce development, how can we ensure that the most vulnerable populations are not left out of the conversation but prioritized? In this panel, we will highlight various success stories on programs from around our region that not only develop, but also diversify our workforce. Paige will be moderating this session.

Attending:

Paige Knutsen

Regional Vice President

Dean Laube

Regional Vice President

Marc Oetjens

Program Operations Director

Joe Wadel

Program Operations Director

Mylan Stevens

Program Operations Director

Rose Shannon

Program Operations Director

Aron Jarr

Senior Director of Business Development

Dena Jefferson

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Michael Romeo

Vice President of Business Development

Jason LaStella

Senior Director of Business Development

Eve Pytel

Program Manager III

Emily Lanyon

Program Manager III

Jennifer Alvarado

Program Manager III

Bill Risley

Program Manager III

Terry Sobolewski
Chief Executive Officer

Session title:

Daring to Be Different - Utilities Leading the Change

Session Details:
02/28/2023
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom

Session Description:

The utility sector is facing a pivotal moment in its history. Rising to the challenge requires reframing potential threats into new opportunities through the pursuit of both technical and market innovation. Join us as we kick off our 33rd Annual Conference by hearing from utility executives who are doing just that - doing decarbonization differently; doing community differently; doing planning differently; and doing equity differently.

Brady Loomis
Marketing Strategist

Session title:

Beneficial-what? Decarbon-who? How to Engage Customers on Complex Utility Topics

Session Details:
02/28/2023
3:15 - 4:30 PM
Salon E

Session Description:

Utility customers have a hard time understanding complex utility topics like energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, demand response, decarbonization, and time-of-use. By establishing your utility as a helpful resource, expert, and reliable provider, you can build higher customer satisfaction, increase program participation and drive more engagement. Learn how to accomplish this in a panel discussion with experts from Questline Digital, Elk River, Baltimore Gas and Electric, and Franklin Energy.